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Gale Warning 1, NWS Jacksonville, FL

January 27, 2021

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this gale warning at Jan 27, 2021, 2:02 AM EST. It took effect at Jan 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 27, 2021, 2:02 AM EST (07:02 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 27, 2021, 11:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 28, 2021, 2:00 PM EST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

The text

As transmitted.

652 
WHUS72 KJAX 270702
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
202 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ470-472-474-272200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0000Z-210128T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0600Z-210129T0000Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
202 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM
EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM 
  EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-272200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0000Z-210129T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
202 AM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
426 
WHUS72 KJAX 271953
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
253 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ450-452-454-281000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0700Z-210128T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T1000Z-210128T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
253 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 AM EST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Winds increasing this evening, becoming northwest at 20
  to 25 knots overnight. North winds 20 to 25 knots Thursday.
  Frequent gusts to gale force late Tonight through Thursday
  morning. 

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 5 AM to noon EST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ470-472-474-281000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0400Z-210128T0700Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0700Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
253 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
2 AM EST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Winds increasing through this evening, becoming northwest
  at 25 to 30 knots overnight, with frequent gusts to gale force.
  Seas 4 to 6 feet Tonight. Thursday, Northwest winds 25 to 30 
  knots with frequent gusts to gale force, becoming north 20 to 25
  knots in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 2 AM 
  EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
257 
WHUS72 KJAX 280219
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
919 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ470-472-474-281045-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0400Z-210128T0700Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
919 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ450-452-454-281045-
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T1700Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.SC.Y.0003.210128T0700Z-210128T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
919 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 35 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
461 
WHUS72 KJAX 280245
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

AMZ450-281100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.MF.Y.0002.210128T0245Z-210128T0500Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds increasing to 15 to
  25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Dense Fog
  Advisory this evening, dense fog will reduce visibility 1 NM or
  less.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach 
  FL out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon EST Thursday. For the 
  Dense Fog Advisory, until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

AMZ470-472-474-281100-
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds increasing to 20 to 30 kt with gusts up
  to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ452-454-281100-
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.210128T0400Z-210128T1700Z/
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
945 PM EST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach 
  FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
671 
WHUS72 KJAX 280718
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
218 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ450-452-454-281800-
/O.EXT.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
218 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ470-472-474-282100-
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
218 AM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
764 
WHUS72 KJAX 281804
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
104 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ450-452-454-281915-
/O.EXP.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
104 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...


$$

AMZ470-472-474-282100-
/O.CON.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
104 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
350 
WHUS72 KJAX 281900
MWWJAX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
200 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

AMZ470-472-474-290300-
/O.CAN.KJAX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210128T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0004.210128T1900Z-210129T0900Z/
Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to
60 NM-
Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
200 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 ft.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters 
  from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

AMZ452-454-290300-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SC.Y.0004.210128T1900Z-210129T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM-
200 PM EST Thu Jan 28 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida coastal waters from Fernandina Beach 
  FL to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 27, 1:58 AM ESTDense Fog AdvisoryJAXAlachua, Bradford, Flagler, Marion7 hr
Jan 27, 2:02 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX19 hr
Jan 27, 12:39 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXHamilton36 min
Jan 27, 12:57 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXHamilton, Suwannee48 min
Jan 27, 1:42 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXColumbia, Hamilton, Suwannee63 min
Jan 27, 1:47 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXHamilton, Suwannee28 min
Jan 27, 2:04 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXColumbia, Hamilton, Suwannee41 min
Jan 27, 2:34 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXBaker, Columbia41 min
Jan 27, 3:06 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGilchrist54 min
Jan 27, 3:12 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXBaker, Clay, Duval, Nassau63 min
Jan 27, 3:35 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClay, Union40 min
Jan 27, 3:54 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAlachua51 min
Jan 27, 3:59 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXClay, Duval, Saint Johns19 min
Jan 27, 4:04 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX86 min
Jan 27, 4:08 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXDuval37 min
Jan 27, 4:32 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion58 min
Jan 27, 5:23 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion37 min
Jan 27, 6:02 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion43 min
Jan 26, 8:32 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson28 min
Jan 27, 12:27 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch48 min

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